Episode 147 – Golden Axe (1989)

This week in Your Parents Basement, we are using our swords and axes to ‘boop’ elves and enemies! From 1989, we’re playing Golden Axe by Sega for the Arcade and Genesis.

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TIMESTAMPS

• 0:00 – Intro, which is the audio from a commercial for the game. There is a longer, more confusing UK commercial here, though.
• 27:00 – Todd has some reasons why Golden Axe is… The Most Best Game of All-Time.
• 34:00 – Emails! Huzzah!
• 42:00 – A quick New News segment this week. This just in: The new Secret of Mana sucks!
• 47:00 – As always, we help some people before signing off with… Ask the Sweet Boys.
• 52:00 – Snifferoo. Oddly, we’re playing as scientists next week! Scientists with swords. Confusingly.

SHOW NOTES

– According to Price Charting, Golden Axe is pretty affordable. The base game and sequel are about $12 to $15, and they can also be found on most Sega re-release carts and online stores. The awful Beast Rider game goes for $5 to $7.